Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15214
What are the best wiper blades ?
My wiperblades are needing renewed urgently.
The screen contact rubber is ripped.
What is the best replacement?
Should I stick with blades from my LR dealer or are Halford/Motor Factor blades good enough.
I also remember a topic on a superior aftermarket blade.
Would be keen to hear more [if one exists]
Anyone any thoughts/experience/links ?
Much appreciated.
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12th Nov 2009 8:12 pm
mzplcg
Member Since: 23 Jun 2009
Location: Gone
Posts: 1087
I've always stuck to Valeo on all cars I've owned. They just seem so good and long lived as well. Not exactly cheap but then quality rarely is.
12th Nov 2009 8:24 pm
Dave T
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 6902
Mine were falling apart so went for Halfords. Seem ok so far, they get plenty of use up here. Depends really on whether you can afford to wait or not i suppose
12th Nov 2009 8:27 pm
simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 18296
Always used the LR ones with no issues - last 5 years never had need to swap makes.
12th Nov 2009 8:30 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
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another new part numbered version released by LR in the last week, you may want to try them TLO has left the building.......
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12th Nov 2009 9:45 pm
bigdave Site Sponsor
Member Since: 04 Jul 2008
Location: Cornwall
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Hi TLO,
How much for the full set of the new LR ones.
I have a 05 TDV6 S if that helps.
Cheers
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Dave PM me to remind me, i'm off for a couple days till monday but just seen the post and thought i'd reply to it TLO has left the building.......
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12th Nov 2009 9:56 pm
bigdave Site Sponsor
Member Since: 04 Jul 2008
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 9868
ANOTHER HOLIDAY!!!!
Blimey we should change your Avatar to thomas Cook!!!
Only joking will pm you asap.
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I thought that as well!!!
12th Nov 2009 10:06 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15214
The Large One wrote:
another new part numbered version released by LR in the last week, you may want to try them
Would have been interseted Nick, but have to go to Scotland over the weekend, then from Mon travelling down South!
So with this crappy wet weather I think I need them ASAP.
Might just have to get a set through my local garage tomorrow !!
ps. enjoy the few days off I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
12th Nov 2009 10:12 pm
peter.c
Member Since: 01 Aug 2009
Location: Bicester
Posts: 23
I bought a pair from halfords last week, one in a Valeo box, one in a Halfords. the guy told me they were the same product, both with a Halfords part number. Today they were giving a rumble and a 'clonk'. Maybe they have contamination ? Should I take them back?I have experienced LR blades on other D3's which work perfectly. Maybe one should be looking past makes, and looking at quality. I.E. Bosch seemingly stand out as a high-end type of brand leader. Should one throw the towel in with them ? I'm not looking for anything else but a way of noiseless sweeping away of rainwater off glass.....
12th Nov 2009 10:34 pm
mzplcg
Member Since: 23 Jun 2009
Location: Gone
Posts: 1087
sounds like contamination to me. If you can lay your hands on some detailing clay this is great for removing it. Wipers pass much more smoothly afterwards.
Not sure about valeo and halfords being the same. Valeo have more than one range though.
BTW, I meant clay the glass, not the wipers
12th Nov 2009 10:45 pm
lad
Member Since: 17 May 2008
Location: Blackburn
Posts: 634
I tried the Halford wipers and they were pap. I then got the valeo ones as people on here said they were good uns. I agree they are good, quiet, smooth and a good WIPE! I bought two sets at the same time!
12th Nov 2009 10:53 pm
peter.c
Member Since: 01 Aug 2009
Location: Bicester
Posts: 23
Thanks. Does £24 sound right for the pair? The guy scanned both and said they were the same on the screen. The school run (three drop-offs) proved D3's worthiness tonight, all calm and peace inside, crosswinds, spray and deep puddles on the outside, although the new Pirelli AT/R's seem to 'skip' the puddles all too readily. Other reports of them aquaplaning in wheels & tyres section.
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